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B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

бюстгальтер
Meaning
a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.
Она купила удобный бюстгальтер для повседневной носки.
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

ботаника
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
Она изучает ботанику в университете.
B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

хвастовство; гордость; бахвальство
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
Его постоянное хвастовство о своем богатстве раздражало всех.
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
B2 noun /bent/

Bent

склонность; тенденция
Meaning
a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something
Example
She has a natural bent for music and art.
У нее есть естественная склонность к музыке и искусству.
B2 verb /buːst/

boost

повышать
Meaning
To increase, improve, or raise something.
Example
The company launched a campaign to boost sales.
Компания запустила кампанию для увеличения продаж.
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

любимый
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
Она была любимой королевой королевства.
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

узкое место
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
Узкий мост является основным узким местом в часы пик.
B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

телесный
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
Он получил телесные повреждения в аварии.
B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

мрачный
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
Будущее казалось мрачным после экономического спада.
B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

изгнать
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
Король изгнал предателя из королевства.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

биологический
Meaning
relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
Example
She is studying biological sciences at university.
Она изучает биологические науки в университете.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

бомбардировка
Meaning
an attack using bombs or explosives
Example
The city was devastated by the bombing.
Город был разрушен в результате бомбардировки.
B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

подобающий
Meaning
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
Example
That dress is very becoming on her.
Это платье ей очень идет.
B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

пропускная способность
Meaning
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Example
Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.
Увеличение пропускной способности повышает скорость интернета.
B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

нарушение
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
Компания столкнулась с нарушением безопасности данных.
B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

сука;
Meaning
a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)
Example
The bitch gave birth to five puppies.
Сука родила пятерых щенков.
B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

бриз
Meaning
a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease
Example
The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.
Прохладный морской бриз сделал жаркий летний день более приятным.
B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

значок
Meaning
A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.
Example
The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.
Полицейский показал свой значок, чтобы идентифицировать себя.
B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

братство
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
Солдаты поделились сильным чувством братства.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

биоразлагаемый
Meaning
Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.
Example
Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.
Биораслагаемые материалы разлагаются естественным образом, не нанося вреда окружающей среде.
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

кузнец
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
Кузнец отбивал раскалённое железо в подкову.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

bilingual

билингвальный
Meaning
Able to speak two languages fluently.
Example
She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish.
Она выросла в билингвальной семье, говорящей как на английском, так и на испанском.
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

украшать
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
Город планирует украсить старый парк деревьями и огнями.
B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

глупая или небрежная ошибка; серьезная ошибка в суждении.
Meaning
A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.
Example
His blunder cost the company a fortune.
Его ошибка стоила компании целое состояние.
B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

холостяк; человек с университетской степенью
Meaning
an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university
Example
He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Он оставался холостяком всю свою жизнь и получил диплом инженера.
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

пламя
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
Огонь горел несколько часов, прежде чем его удалось взять под контроль.
B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

остерегаться
Meaning
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
Example
Beware of the dog near the gate.
Остерегайтесь собаки у ворот.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

ограниченный / привязанный
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
Собака прыгала по полю с радостью.
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

предать
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
Он чувствовал себя преданным своим ближайшим другом.
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

заранее; раньше; предварительно
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
Мы все подготовили заранее.
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

живот
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
Ребенок пнул ее в живот во время беременности.
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

клюв
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
У орла острый клюв для разрывания мяса.
B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

поведение / осанка
Meaning
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
Example
Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.
Её спокойная осанка впечатлила всех в комнате.
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

погребение
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
Церемония погребения состоялась днем.
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
B2 noun /brest/

Breast

грудь
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Example
The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.
Малыш заснул на груди своей матери.
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

позвоночник
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
Он повредил свой позвоночник в аварии.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

банкротство
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
Компания объявила о банкротстве после месяцев финансовых трудностей.
B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

неровный; ухабистый
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
Неровная дорога сделала поездку на машине очень неудобной.
B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

косичка
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
Она заплела свои волосы перед тем, как пойти в школу.
B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

ячмень
Meaning
a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed
Example
The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.
Фермер собрал ячмень с его полей осенью.
B2 adjective /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

beneficial

полезный
Meaning
Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.
Example
Eye rubbing can be beneficial in moderation.
Потирание глаз может быть полезным в умеренных количествах.
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

качаться
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
Маленькая лодка начала качаться на волнах.
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

бюст/ломать
Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
Полиция арестовала банду прошлой ночью.
B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

задняя часть
Meaning
the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks
Example
The kids slid down the hill on their backside.
Дети скатились с холма на своем заднем.
B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

связь; облигация
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
Сильная связь между матерью и ребенком была очевидна.
B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

место захоронения
Meaning
A place where a dead body is buried.
Example
The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.
Место захоронения мучеников было рядом с берегом реки.
B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

определение стандартов и сравнительный анализ
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
Компании используют бенчмаркинг для оценки своей производительности.
B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

выносимый; терпимый; не слишком неприятный или болезненный
Meaning
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
Example
The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.
Боль стала терпимой после того, как он принял лекарство.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

ведущий
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
Ведущий транслировал матч в прямом эфире для миллионов зрителей.
B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

популяция бабочек
Meaning
The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.
Example
The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.
Популяция бабочек уменьшается из-за утраты среды обитания.
B2 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

тупой, прямой
Meaning
not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech
Example
Her blunt remarks offended some people.
Ее прямые замечания обидели некоторых людей.
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

большая бочка
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
Вино было хранено в деревянной бочке.
B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

блюз
Meaning
a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes
Example
Listening to blues music always calms him down.
Слушать блюз всегда его успокаивает.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

предвзятость, пристрастие
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
Судья должен оставаться свободным от предвзятости.
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

лаять
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
Собака лает на незнакомцев.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

банкрот
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
Компания обанкротилась после лет плохого финансового управления.
B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

краснеть
Meaning
to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness
Example
She blushed when he complimented her.
Она покраснела, когда он сделал ей комплимент.
B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

браво
Meaning
used to express approval, admiration, or praise
Example
The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.
Зрители закричали 'Браво!' после потрясающего выступления.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

цвести
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
Маленький сад начал цвести весной.
B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

бизон
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
Буйвол пасся мирно на лугу.
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

ботанический
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
Она работает в ботаническом саду.
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

бенефициар
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
Она является единственным бенефициаром имущества своего отца.
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

почка
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
Почка розы распустится в красивый цветок через несколько дней.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

бомбардировщик
Meaning
military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets
Example
The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.
Эскадрилья бомбардировщиков пролетела над городом на рассвете.
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

прорыв
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
Этот прорыв открывает двери для новых технологий.
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

край
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
Компания была на грани банкротства.
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

бункер
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
Во время авиаудара они спрятались в бункере.
B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

масса; большая часть;
Meaning
the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something
Example
The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.
Большая часть работы была выполнена до крайнего срока.
B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

смешивать
Meaning
to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously
Example
She blends the ingredients carefully.
Она тщательно смешивает ингредиенты.
B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

смелость; отвага
Meaning
willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior
Example
Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.
Ее смелость в решении проблемы впечатлила всех.
B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

обнаженный; открытый; пустой; минимальный
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
Обнаженные стены комнаты нуждались в декорации.
B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

поведенческий
Meaning
relating to the way a person or animal acts
Example
The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.
Психолог изучил поведенческие паттерны ребенка.
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

биоразнообразие
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
Тропические леса являются домом для огромного биоразнообразия.
B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

пуля
Meaning
a metal projectile fired from a gun
Example
The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.
Пуля промахнулась по цели и ударила в стену.
B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

резюме
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
Пожалуйста, отправьте свое резюме вместе с заявкой на работу.
B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

пакет; связка
Meaning
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together
Example
The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.
Почтальон доставил пачку писем в наш дом.
B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

блокчейн
Meaning
A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system
Example
Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.
Технология блокчейн обеспечивает прозрачность финансовых транзакций.
B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

поддержка
Meaning
help or support; financial or material support
Example
The project received backing from several major investors.
Проект получил поддержку от нескольких крупных инвесторов.
B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

скоба; готовиться
Meaning
a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult
Example
She braced herself for the strong wind.
Она подготовилась к сильному ветру.
B2 verb /buːm/

boom

грохотать
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
Гром прогремел по небу.
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

скучный
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
Суп был слишком скучным для моего вкуса.
B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

бусина
Meaning
a small round object with a hole through it for threading
Example
She made a necklace with colorful beads.
Она сделала ожерелье с разноцветными бусинами.
B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

странный
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
Он рассказал странную историю, в которую никто не мог поверить.
B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

низкий мужской голос / бас-гитара
Meaning
the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish
Example
He played the bass guitar at the concert.
Он играл на бас-гитаре на концерте.
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

мужской олень / сопротивляться
Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
Лошадь начала сильно прыгать, когда всадник пытался удержать ее.
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

базилик
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
Соус для пасты был приправлен свежим базиликом.
B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

горько; жестоко
Meaning
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
Example
She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
Она горько пожаловалась на несправедливое обращение.
B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

брокер
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary
Example
The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.
Биржевой брокер помог мне разумно инвестировать мои деньги.
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

смелый; уверенный; дерзкий
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
Он принял смелое решение начать свой собственный бизнес.
B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

поломка
Meaning
a failure or collapse of a system or machinery
Example
The car had a breakdown on the highway.
У машины произошла поломка на шоссе.
B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

телохранитель
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
Знаменитость приехала со своим телохранителем.
B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

биография
Meaning
an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
Example
I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.
Я читаю увлекательную биографию Альберта Эйнштейна.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

биотопливо
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
Биотопливо снижает зависимость от традиционных источников энергии.
B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

ставка; предложение
Meaning
an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something
Example
She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.
Она сделала ставку на старинную вазу на аукционе.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

буфер / поглотитель удара
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.
Организация выступает в качестве буфера между рабочими и руководством.
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

луч / балка
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
Луч света вошел в окно.
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

бюрократия
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
Чрезмерная бюрократия может замедлить процесс принятия решений.
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

бюллетень
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
Избиратели подали свой бюллетень на выборах.
B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

горький; с сильным вкусом; выражающий гнев и разочарование
Meaning
having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment
Example
The medicine had a bitter taste.
Лекарство имело горький вкус.
B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

пища или приманка, используемая для привлечения рыбы или животных; преднамеренно провоцировать или раздражать.
Meaning
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
Example
He used worms as bait to catch fish.
Он использовал червей в качестве приманки для ловли рыбы.
B2 noun /brum/

Broom

метла
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
Она использовала старую метлу, чтобы подмести опавшие листья с веранды.
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

носитель; держатель документа
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
Носитель этого сообщения должен доставить его быстро.
B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

бремя
Meaning
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
Example
The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.
Финансовое бремя было слишком тяжёлым для него.
B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

задник
Meaning
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
Example
The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.
Задник для пьесы был красивым горным пейзажем.
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

верующий
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
Она твёрдо верит в труд и честность.
B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

жук
Meaning
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
Example
The black beetle scurried across the garden path.
Черный жук скакал по садовой дорожке.
B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

пылающий; огненный
Meaning
burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright
Example
The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.
Пылающее солнце сделало день чрезвычайно горячим.
B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

взятка
Meaning
a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
Example
The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.
Коррупционный чиновник был пойман при получении взятки от строительной компании.
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

ударять повторно
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
Волны били побережье всю ночь.
B2 noun /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

букет цветов
Meaning
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
Example
The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.
Невеста несла красивый букет из белых роз по проходу.
B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

жестоко
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
Охранники обращались с заключёнными жестоко.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

браслет
Meaning
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
Example
She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.
Она носила красивые золотые браслеты на запястьях.
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

епископ
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
Епископ произнес мощную проповедь во время воскресного богослужения.
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

баррикада
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
Протестующие построили баррикаду через улицу.
B2 noun /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

деловой успех
Meaning
The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.
Example
Innovation drives business success.
Инновации способствуют деловому успеху.
B2 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

предательство; измена
Meaning
the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty
Example
His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.
Его предательство их дружбы глубоко её ранило.
B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

эталон
Meaning
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
Example
Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.
Город Сабах Аль Ахмад Си Сити установил эталон в области устойчивости.
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

финансовое управление бизнесом
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
Эффективное финансовое управление бизнесом увеличивает прибыльность.